An unexpected addition

One day, a young couple named Marta and John find a boy asleep in an old chair on their front porch. His arrival is as mysterious as can be. They didn’t hear anyone come down the dirt road to their small farm, and the boy, who looks to be about 6, doesn’t speak. There’s just one clue. Tucked in his pocket is a scribbled note that reads: “Plees taik kair of Jacob. . . ....

Big surprises for two little girls

Even if it weren’t an interesting tale about two orphan girls, a boy who appears out of nowhere and a mysterious revenge plot happening across the ocean in Ireland, The Great Unexpected would draw readers in with its clever prose and fluent storytelling. Award-winning author Sharon Creech (Walk Two Moons, The Wanderer) comes through once again with a compelling, entertaining read that is...

Sharon Creech's royally entertaining tale

<b>Sharon Creech's royally entertaining tale</b> Siblings Pia and Enzio have been slaving away for their master for years, dreaming of escape. Like most of the people in their village, they yearn to live beyond the banks of the Winono River at the Castle Corona, home to King Guido, Queen Gabriella and their children. This is not your typical royal family. They're spoiled,...

A magical place inspires Sharon Creech's latest novel

<B>A magical place inspires Sharon Creech's latest novel</B> A new book from Sharon Creech is always a treat. The author has delighted thousands of readers with titles such as <I>Walk Two Moons</I>, which won the Newbery Award, <I>Bloomability, Love That Dog, The Wanderer</I> and <I>A Fine,...